The Lowering Energy Costs through Grid Modernization Act encourages utilities to upgrade power lines by replacing old conductors with more efficient ones that carry more electricity and generate less heat. To support these upgrades, the bill allows for faster federal environmental reviews and makes it easier to secure permits for projects that fit within existing land rights. Additionally, the legislation expands a federal tax credit to include these high-performance transmission upgrades, offering a higher credit rate for smaller projects or those meeting specific domestic content requirements.
The Temporary Protected Status Review Act restores the ability of courts to review decisions by the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for foreign nationals. Under this bill, the government must publish detailed written findings explaining why a country no longer qualifies for TPS protection, and these decisions would be subject to a legal challenge in federal court. If a TPS designation is terminated, the affected individuals would remain in the United States with their current status and work authorization intact while the legal challenge is pending. Additionally, the legislation requires the government to follow specific administrative procedures, such as considering all available evidence and avoiding bias, before making any termination decisions.
This bill directs the Small Business Administration to create educational resources for small business owners and employees regarding their rights and responsibilities during immigration enforcement actions. The SBA must develop online modules, a physical card, and planning guides that explain how to respond to searches or arrests, including the constitutional right to remain silent and consult a lawyer. These materials will be made available in English and the 15 most commonly spoken languages in the U.S., with content reviewed by legal experts and government agencies to ensure accuracy.
This bill establishes federal protections and funding to expand access to in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination for individuals, military service members, and veterans. It requires most private health plans, Medicaid programs, and Medicare to cover these fertility treatments without imposing higher cost-sharing than other medical services. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs provide specific fertility preservation and treatment benefits to uniformed service members and eligible veterans. The bill also includes preemption clauses that override state laws restricting these procedures and prohibits discrimination based on marital status, sex, or sexual orientation in the provision of care.
This bill, titled the No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act, prohibits the construction and operation of large-scale artificial intelligence data centers on any land owned or managed by the United States government. It requires federal agencies to immediately stop building or running such facilities and mandates the removal of existing structures within 30 days of the law's enactment. The legislation defines these centers as buildings with high power usage or advanced cooling systems used for developing AI models, while also specifying that any cleanup must follow environmental safety standards.
This bill, known as the No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act, aims to increase penalties for trafficking fentanyl and other synthetic opioids while enhancing detection efforts by the U.S. Postal Service. It lowers the quantity thresholds required for federal felony charges and mandates that sentencing guidelines be updated to reflect these stricter penalties. Additionally, the legislation directs the Postmaster General to purchase more chemical screening devices and hire scientists to identify illegal drugs in mail shipments, authorizing $9 million in funding to support these interdiction activities.
The Housing BOOM Act aims to increase the supply of affordable housing by significantly raising the state-level limit on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and establishing new federal funding mechanisms, including a Middle Income Housing Construction Loan Fund and a Workforce Housing Block Grant Program. The bill directs billions in annual appropriations over five years to support rental construction for households earning between 60 and 120 percent of the area median income, while also increasing existing subsidies for homeless assistance, rural housing, and supportive housing for the elderly and persons with disabilities. To address tenant stability, the legislation creates a new Office of Eviction Prevention within the Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizes grants to help convert unused government buildings and hotels into emergency shelters and affordable units. Additionally, the act establishes an Interagency Council on Housing Affordability to coordinate federal policy and requires prevailing wage standards for construction workers on federally assisted projects.
The Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 requires that new homes receiving federal assistance include at least one level designed to be accessible for people with mobility challenges. This rule applies to single-family houses, townhouses, modular homes, and ground-floor units in small buildings, provided they are made available for occupancy after one year from the law's enactment. To comply, builders must submit their architectural and construction plans to state or local officials for approval, ensuring the design meets specific accessibility standards before construction is finalized. The bill also establishes legal penalties for violations, allowing private individuals to sue for damages or court orders, such as requiring retrofits, while protecting existing contracts with buyers who were unaware of any violations.
The American Manufacturing Renaissance Act establishes a nonprofit corporation within the Department of Commerce to develop a national manufacturing strategy that targets specific economic, environmental, and equity goals. The bill authorizes $4 billion per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to fund this new entity, which is required to set objectives such as achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacturing sector by 2030 and ensuring manufacturing represents 20 percent of gross domestic product by 2035. To implement these goals, the corporation will oversee 30 local Manufacturing Renaissance Councils that provide grants for workforce training, capital access, and ownership succession programs. These councils are designed to support small manufacturers, worker-owned businesses, and communities of color through targeted technical assistance and financial resources.
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building. It directly affects the specific postal location by changing its official name to honor Mary Wilding. The key provision ensures that all future legal documents, maps, and records referring to this building will use the new memorial name. This is a commemorative measure that updates official records rather than changing operational policies or funding.
The FLOOD Act amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to incorporate emergency watershed protection measures from the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978. This change directly affects farmers and landowners by expanding the legal framework available for addressing urgent water-related issues on agricultural land. By adding this specific reference to existing law, the bill ensures that current emergency protocols for watershed protection are formally recognized within the broader food security legislation. The provision does not create new funding or alter eligibility criteria but rather integrates an existing set of measures into the statutory text.
The FRONTIER Act establishes a regulatory framework for the largest artificial intelligence developers to manage and disclose risks associated with their most powerful models, known as "frontier models." It requires companies meeting specific revenue and spending thresholds to create public safety frameworks, undergo independent third-party audits, and report incidents or potential harms to the Department of Commerce. The bill also creates a system where the Secretary of Commerce can issue emergency orders to suspend or restrict model development if an imminent catastrophic risk is identified. Additionally, the legislation preempts state laws that impose new obligations on AI developers regarding risk transparency, auditing, and incident reporting to ensure a uniform national approach.
